Rice water is a powerful and versatile treatment for skin that is dull, lifeless, prone to acne, or dehydrated. While there are many ways to use it, the simplest and most effective solution is this amazing DIY face toner.
This toner is incredibly simple to make, yet highly effective, using only three powerhouse ingredients: rice water, aloe vera gel, and lavender essential oil.
This combination creates a soothing, natural treatment that is perfect for achieving a glowing, clear complexion without the harsh chemicals of commercial products. Let’s take a look at what these three amazing ingredients can do for your skin!
Benefits of Rice Water for Skin
- Skin brightening: The skin-brightening enzymes present in rice water make it a key ingredient in Japanese and Korean beauty rituals. It is known to fade dark spots and blemishes and brighten up the complexion for a clear and smooth texture.
- Anti-aging: Rich in antioxidants, rice water has been shown to inhibit the action of elastase, a compound that causes damage to elastin in your skin and leads to premature aging. That is why rice water can safely be used to delay and reduce the appearance of aging signs on the skin.
- Boosts skin barrier health: Some studies have found that rice starch can be beneficial in repairing and maintaining the natural barrier of the skin. This can be helpful to prepare your skin to fight eternal aggressors and prevent issues like atopic dermatitis ,and protect against pollution damage.
- Soothes sun damage: Devoid of harsh chemicals, and when used raw, rice water can have a cooling effect on mild sun damage like redness, sunburn, inflammation, and itching.
- Mattifies oily skin: Starchy rice water can have a pore-tightening and toning effect when used on oily skin. Dabbing some rice water with cotton pads can help mattify super oily skin.
How To Make Rice Water
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons rice
- ¼ cup water
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Direction
- Rinse the Rice: Take about 1/2 cup of uncooked rice (organic white or brown rice works well). Rinse it thoroughly with plain water to remove any dirt or impurities. Discard the rinsing water.
- Soak the Rice: Place the rinsed rice in a clean bowl and add about 2-3 cups of distilled or filtered water. Allow the rice to soak for at least 30 minutes. Gently swish the rice around during this time.
- Strain and Collect: Strain the water into a separate, clean jar. This cloudy water is your basic rice water, and you could use it now (the Soaking Method).
- Ferment the Water (The Key Step): Seal the jar loosely (to allow gases to escape) and leave the collected rice water at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when it has a slightly sour smell and is more cloudy. Do not let it sit for more than 24 hours.
- Stop Fermentation: Once fermented, immediately transfer the rice water to a refrigerator. This stops the fermentation process and preserves the nutrients.
- Dilute Before Use: Fermented rice water is very concentrated. Before applying it to your skin or hair, always dilute it with 1-2 cups of plain water.
DIY Face Toner With Rice Water – Recipe
This simple, all-natural toner is perfect for balancing skin that is prone to acne, dullness, or dehydration.
It combines the healing power of rice water with the soothing hydration of aloe vera and the calming benefits of lavender.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rice water
- 1 – 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
- 5 – 10 drops of lavender essential oil
- Carrier oil – optional
- Matcha green tea powder – optional
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Direction
- Add the aloe vera gel and lavender essential oil to the rice water. Stir thoroughly until everything is dissolved.
- Pour your toner into a dropper bottle, spray bottle, or any other glass bottle.
- Apply it with cotton balls or simply by spraying a small amount on your clean face.
- Do not let the toner completely dry on your face. Instead, while your skin is still slightly damp, apply a face cream, to lock in that moisture.
So, that is it. That is the best way to use rice water for your skin. Commit yourself to making this DIY face toner once a week and using it every day, and it will hydrate and purify your skin, make it plump and supple, and give you that dewy, milky glow.